Quebec workplace campaign targets ergonomic injury risks
CNESST says ergonomic risks accounted for more than one-third of Quebec’s roughly 104,000 accepted occupational injuries in 2025.
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Quebec’s workplace safety agency has launched a campaign about ergonomic risks after those risks were linked to more than one-third of the province’s roughly 104,000 accepted occupational injuries in 2025.
CNESST says about 35,000 accepted injuries were associated with factors such as excessive effort, awkward postures, repetitive movements and prolonged static positions. These risks can exist in offices, warehouses, health care, construction and other workplaces.
Campaign runs through December 13
The campaign is scheduled to run from November 9 to December 13. CNESST is asking employers and workers to identify tasks that create strain and to use prevention measures suited to the actual work.
The figures refer to accepted occupational injuries, not all pain or discomfort reported by Quebec workers. Employers remain responsible for assessing hazards in their own workplaces.
CNESST published its official campaign announcement on November 9, 2026.
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